The Institute for Nanoscale and Quantum Scientific and Technological Advanced Research (nanoSTAR) encompasses nanoscale and quantum research, education, and business development projects in three broad theme areas: Nanoelectronics, Biology & Medicine, and Energy & the Environment.

Institute participants come from a total of five schools at the University, including:• School of Engineering and Applied Sciences• School of Medicine• Curry School of Education• Darden School of Business• College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Our vision: to encourage, facilitate, and support collaborative research, development, and commercialization in the key areas of nanoelectronics, medicine, and energy and the environment through partnerships with academia, industry, and national laboratories